Rep. Michael Johnson

Maddy summaryHB 1191 allows volunteer fire departments, counties, municipalities, and eligible groups (like regional fire associations) to purchase supplemental workers' compensation insurance for volunteer firefighters injured on duty. This supplemental coverage would pay benefits beyond standard statutory amounts, including temporary total disability payments. Eligible entities may fund this coverage using non-earmarked tax revenue or other available funds. The bill does not change existing workers' compensation benefits but provides an optional funding mechanism for additional coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 697 modifies the legal definition of "machine gun" in state law to explicitly include firearms capable of automatic fire with a single trigger pull, as well as firearms modified with devices like bump stocks, auto sears, or Glock switches. This change aligns state law with federal definitions and directly affects gun owners, dealers, and law enforcement by clarifying what constitutes a machine gun under state penalties. The bill does not create new restrictions but ensures state law matches federal classifications for enforcement purposes. It specifies that possessing or selling such firearms violates existing state law (classified as a class D felony), while exemptions apply for law enforcement, museums, and lawful commercial activities.

Maddy summaryHB 675 creates a state tax deduction for Missouri residents who open savings accounts specifically to start a new business. It allows a 50% deduction on contributions (up to $800 annually for individuals or $1,600 for joint filers), reducing taxable income, with all account earnings and assets exempt from state income tax. The program is limited to "first-time business owners" who are also members of racial, ethnic, or cultural minority groups, as defined in the bill, and funds must cover eligible startup costs like incorporation fees, equipment, or marketing. Contributions are capped at $20,000 total per account, and the program expires automatically after six years unless reauthorized by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 1433 requires insurance companies to cover additional living expenses - such as temporary housing, meals, and transportation - for homeowners and renters when gun violence makes their property uninhabitable. This applies to incidents like drive-by shootings or gunfire causing structural damage, provided the property is rendered temporarily uninhabitable. Insurers must specify coverage limits in policies (either a dollar amount or time period) and allow a 48-hour waiting period before coverage begins. Policyholders must report incidents immediately and provide documentation for eligible expenses, which exclude costs unrelated to the gun violence incident or evacuation orders.

Maddy summaryHB 1127 standardizes how inmates receive credit toward their sentences for time spent in custody *before* sentencing due to the same offense. It requires sheriffs to certify pre-sentence custody time, ensures this credit applies retroactively to cases before August 28, 2023 (where credit was previously denied), and limits credit to the actual days served. This directly affects all individuals sentenced to imprisonment in this state, including those serving sentences for past offenses who were not previously granted full credit. The bill clarifies that credit applies regardless of when the offense occurred, as long as custody was related to that offense.

Maddy summaryHB 679 designates August 14th each year as "Kansas City Chiefs Day" in Missouri, encouraging state residents to participate in events celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs football team. The bill is purely symbolic, recognizing the team as Missouri's official professional football team without creating new legal requirements or altering existing policies. It does not affect any government programs, funding, or regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 677 requires that 40% of all broadband development grants under state law be allocated to projects serving unserved or underserved areas in urban communities. This directly affects broadband providers and local governments applying for these grants, mandating a specific allocation for urban projects within the existing grant priority system. The bill builds on a scoring system that prioritizes applications based on factors like cost efficiency, service quality, and community support, while ensuring urban areas receive a fixed share of funding. It does not change eligibility for rural areas but explicitly sets aside a portion of grants for urban broadband expansion.

Maddy summaryHB 680 requires the state Department of Mental Health to apply for federal grant funding to create a statewide mobile mental health unit program. If funded, the program would establish mobile units (vehicles traveling to communities) operated in partnership with local health agencies. These units would directly serve residents by providing mental health information, reducing stigma, helping connect people to local care, and facilitating community health events. The bill focuses on creating a structured framework for accessing mental health support through mobile outreach, rather than immediate funding or specific service mandates.

Maddy summaryHB 681 designates J. Rieger & Co. as Missouri's official Kansas City whiskey, recognizing the company's historical role as the largest mail-order whiskey house in the U.S. before Prohibition and its revival in 2015 as the first Kansas City-distilled whiskey since Prohibition. This ceremonial bill has no regulatory or financial impact - it only creates a symbolic designation for the company. It directly affects J. Rieger & Co. by granting it a formal, non-binding title. The bill is currently in committee referral (Emerging Issues) with no votes taken.

Maddy summaryHB 823 protects Missouri veterans from eviction by landlords unless illegal activity occurs on the rental property. It defines "veteran" as a Missouri resident who served honorably in the Armed Forces for at least six months (or met specific reserve/Guard service criteria). The law prohibits landlords from evicting such tenants solely due to their veteran status, with exceptions only if the premises is used for illegal conduct as specified in Missouri law (Section 441.020). This directly affects veterans renting housing in Missouri by adding a new layer of eviction protection to state housing law. The bill amends Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 441 by adding Section 441.927.